HexClad hosted 'Rise & Dine LA' at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, bringing together Gordon Ramsay, Dominique Crenn, and other culinary stars to support Steadfast LA's wildfire recovery efforts. The event featured 300 guests including Dr. Dre and a performance by Macy Gray.
Palisades Charter High School has reopened with 36 modular classrooms following wildfire damage. The complex recovery effort involved LAUSD, Santa Monica officials, and private sector partners to bring students back to campus after months of displacement.
Volo Sports has launched its Los Angeles platform at Santa Monica Brew Works, targeting 15,000 adult league participants and 10,000 youth athletes. The company aims to build community through recreational sports like kickball, volleyball, soccer, and softball.
In just 34 days from permit to installation, Steadfast LA and Samara delivered the first permanent wildfire recovery home to the Rodriguez family in Altadena, marking one of the fastest post-fire housing installations in LA County history.
More than 45 Santa Monica restaurants are participating in Dine LA Restaurant Week (January 23-February 6), offering special prix fixe menus that showcase the beach city's diverse culinary scene, from oceanfront fine dining to international cuisine.
Pacific Palisades residents Frank Renfro, Mike Furnari, and Kambiz Kamdar have launched PaliBuilds, a technology platform transforming post-disaster home rebuilding with their Bidsy software that automates contractor bidding and introduces AI-powered comparison tools.
Downtown Los Angeles is being transformed by zoning reforms, financing mechanisms, and adaptive reuse tools that are redefining what's possible in the urban core. City planners, state leaders, and stakeholders outlined a framework signaling a turning point ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
One year after the Eaton and Palisades fires, DoorDash's Local Business Disaster Relief Fund has provided $200,000 in flexible grants to approximately 20 Los Angeles businesses, including Spruzzo Restaurant and OLLO in Malibu and Pacific Palisades.
One year after fire altered Pacific Palisades, Jimmy Dunne's bocce league has become more than a game—it's a community anchor. With 36 teams and rebuilt courts, residents find connection and healing through this unexpected tradition.
One year after devastating wildfires swept through Malibu and surrounding areas, Palisades Village launched a light memorial that will shine nightly until January 31. The three beams symbolize reflection, gratitude, and hope for the affected communities.
After losing 20% of her real estate portfolio in the Pacific Palisades fire, developer Elaine Culotti is spearheading a movement for the community to secede from Los Angeles, citing the city's inadequate disaster response and structural failings.
